julius caeser vocabulary Flashcards
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Bachelor
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An unmarried man
2
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Plebian
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A commoner; an ordinary citizen, a poor person
3
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Tyrant
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A cruel, powerful leader. A dictator.
4
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Mutiny
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A revolt against authority; rebellion
5
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Eloquence
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Well-spoken, articulate, persuasive. Clear speech
6
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Treason
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Betrayal of one’s country or leaders to an enemy
7
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Heir
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One who inherits another’s property
8
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Ambition
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Goals; strong desire for success
9
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Oration
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A public presentation; a speech
10
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Monarch
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A hereditary ruler, like a king or queen
11
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Suitor
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A person seeking a favor or possibly a date
12
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Magistrate
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A high-ranking government official; a judge
13
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Faint
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Weak; lacking strength, loss of consciousness
14
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Reprieve
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To delay punishment, to postpone, a break
15
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Decree
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A law or order, or to make an order or law
